From the watery depths arises a new Sealord logo

There’s
something about logos that seems to spike people’s interest. The new Z Energy logo is testament to that and now it’s the turn of Sealord to
show off its new corporate identity, unveiling it at the annual Maori Fisheries
Conference in Nelson on Monday.

Like the Z Energy logo, Sealord also utlisied its staff base and focus groups to hone in
on the finalised version. Sealord communications manager Alison Sykora says
there was “lots of consultation” carried out around focus groups, which were
comprised of staff and stakeholders. Maori artist Derek Lardelli
developed ideas from the feedback and responded with some visual briefs, which
were then opened up to further feedback, including that from Sealord chief
executive Graham Stuart. The whole process took over a year, and Sealord says
the end result is much more than just a new logo.

“Sealord’s
people have spent time developing our story—we have a proud history and we’ve
been able to capture this and have a common understanding of yesterday, today
and tomorrow,” says Stuart.

“Sealord’s
new corporate identity reflects our values and our responsibility to the ocean
that is so integral to our success.”

The new logo...

...versus the old

Although
Sealord is a 50/50 venture between Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd and Japanese fishing
company Nissui, the new logo is 100 percent Kiwi in its look, something Sealord
communications manager Alison Sykora says is intentional.

“The
intent is to reflect New Zealand as we are predominantly a New Zealand company.”

Sealord
says the logo represents the company’s affinity with the Tangata Whenua and
with the seas that surround them. Elements include:

Moana:
Sea, ocean blue

Paua:
Resilient and hardy

Toropapa:
Sprit of adventure

Koru:
Growth and prosperity

Whatu o
Tangaroa: Eye of Sealord

Kotaratara:
Structured and organised

With $500 million worth of seafood delivered to over 30 countries per year, the new corporate identity will be gradually rolled out across Sealord’s range of packaging,
stationery, signage and vessels, with a new website going live in June.